Significant changes are coming to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010, which is the energy standard that covers most commercial buildings. Contractors and facility managers should be aware of the impact of these higher requirements and of the many ways to reduce building energy use and costs.
Sometimes our cars, appliances, and even air conditioners make the strangest noises, but how do you know if they’re normal or if something might be wrong? The following are some tips about what sounds are normal and what indicates professional problem when it comes to your air conditioning unit.
Changing your air conditioning system’s air filter is a maintenance task that is easily forgotten. Though, this quick fix is an important part of keeping your system running smoothly and should be done regularly – every three months or at the beginning of each season.
What’s the Difference Between a Ducted and Ductless Air Conditioning System? Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning System, Concerns with Ductless Air Conditioning System, When to Consider Installing a Ductless Air Conditioning System and The bottom line on Ductless Air Conditioning Systems
The AC & Heating Connect staff did some research on the facts about ductless mini-split systems that might be of interest to contractors and distributors as they plan for the future growth of this segment.
There are many types of specialized HVAC technology used in commercial buildings and these are often much different from those terms used in common residential applications. We thought it would be helpful to provide a summary list of the various types of commercial air conditioning systems used in the US today.
The next refrigerant transition we are anticipating will be driven by government regulating authorities’ desire to address concerns about “global climate change” or “global warming”.
One aspect of a home or business’ heating and cooling system that is often overlooked is the electrical usage monitoring system, most commonly seen through meters installed outside a home or facility.